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Downtown Aquarium, Denver

With more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits and 500 species highlighting fascinating ecosystems around the world, Downtown Aquarium, Denver blends education and entertainment. Stroll through a see-through tunnel with sharks swimming overhead, meet playful stingrays, and dine beside aquatic life (food and beverages not included). It’s fun for all ages!

Denver CityPASS includes:

General Admission: Aquarium Exhibit — Entry includes 1 million gallons of underwater exhibits with more than 500 species on display.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Learn about the variety of interesting marine habitats on the North American continent and the wonderful creatures that live in them.

  2. 02.

    See how animals in a wharf habitat have adapted to survive tides, crashing waves, and tough environments.

  3. 03.

    See a sunken temple, a shipwreck, and a coral lagoon, and explore how those features influence the habitat and the animals around them.

Visit Downtown Aquarium, Denver with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see Downtown Aquarium, Denver while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

To get the full experience, allow about three hours for your visit.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at the Downtown Aquarium.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge

Shopping: Treasure Chest Gift Shop

Parking/Transportation

Paid parking (cash or credit card) is available across the street from the Aquarium. Get more information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

Aquarium Exhibit Value Ticket

This upgrade includes one 4-D experience and your choice of two: Face Painting, Small Soda, Stingray Fish Food. Cost for CityPASS guests: $9.

Aquarium Plus Pass

This upgrade includes one 4-D experience. Cost for CityPASS guests: $7.

Animal Encounters

Have a one-on-one encounter with an Aquarium resident. Depending on the animal, you may be able to feed, touch, train and/or get your picture taken with the animal. You can meet the porcupine, sloth, serval, binturong, snakes, tortoises and parrots. Cost for CityPASS guests: $150 (party of 6) for a private encounter, $100 for each additional animal.

SCUBA & Snorkel Adventures

Swim with the Fish and Dive with the Sharks are two of the most popular and exciting programs at the Aquarium. To reserve a dive, visit www.a1scuba.com or call 303-789-2450.

Contact Information & Hours

  • Downtown Aquarium
  • 700 Water St.
  • Denver, CO 80211
  • Mon-Thu: 10am-8pm
  • Fri-Sat: 10am-9pm
  • Sun: 10am-8pm

Hours may vary; check the schedule when planning your visit.

Read reviews from CityPASS® travelers.

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Excellent way to experience Denver
Very happy we decided to buy the CityPASS. Great cost savings and easy entrance to everything.
Best Deal Ever
If you're visiting or just need to have fun, save money by buying this CityPASS. We saved so much money on some great attractions. I highly recommend anyone to buy this. its so easy to use too. I cant wait to visit again!
Amazing deal
CityPASS is such an amazing deal. We had a blast on our vacation!
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Purchased CityPASS for my family while in Denver and so glad I did. Saved money and we were able to do more activities than planned. Would definitely recommend.
Infinite Love
I bought the CityPASS when I visited Denver about a week ago. It was convenient, cheap, and it gave me no issues at all. Thank you CityPASS. I will purchase again real soon.
Denver CityPASS is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 893.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good value CityPass really saved us money on the attractions we wanted to see plus extra because of the savings. Easy to use and no hassles.
Date published: 2026-06-14
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Educator Discounts? Please offer educator discounts. Yes, the pass is already discounted. However, as teachers, while we bring groups often to cultural outings, our incomes often are paltry at best. That said, we need to see cultural exhibits to connect them to curriculum and make them a worthwhile field trip for often 25+ students. Seems the ROI for free or discounted passes would be worth the initial lost revenue.
Date published: 2026-06-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good deal for week long denver tour. We got the 5 attractions city pass. We chose Day 1: zoo, Day 2: children's museum, aqarium Day 3: nature and science museum Day 4: colorado history center Children loved day 3 the most followed by day 2 (aquarium better than museum) followed by day 4 and finally day 1. Zoo was disliked because of the summer heat. You may want to pick and choose from other attractions (you pick 5 of 8) but these 5 seem the best for most kids ages 5 to 7. The pass is great value for money, more than 50% savings! Very good deal for a week long denver tour.
Date published: 2026-06-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great pass We bought the pack of 3 and did the zoo, science and nature museum and botanical gardens. Great price and it was easy to use at every place!
Date published: 2026-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Value! I bought CityPASS tickets for my trip and it was a seamless experience. It definitely saves you money and is easily used for entry into the listed attractions. Specifically, I used my CityPASS tickets to enter the Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Botanic Garden. You do not need a reservation for any of these attractions. I just went to the front desk for all of these locations and they scanned us in.
Date published: 2026-06-05
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